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We’ve gently molded the valley’s most beautiful old hacienda, into a limited number of exquisite properties that are surrounded and divided by vast tracts of natural vegetation, hiking trails, and spectacular Andean scenery. Now you can live in one of the world’s most prized locations without having to do it alone.

This ranch is the only property of its kind in Ecuador. One of the world’s truly premium locations Vilcabamba sits at a perfect 5,000-foot altitude—near the equator—enjoying warm balmy days and cool nights all year. There’s no need for heat or air conditioning. Nature has set the temperature on perfect. The air is crystal-clear, the water pure, the food organic, and the lifestyle laid-back and healthy. Due to the unique mix of healthful conditions, Vilcabamba has the highest percentage in the world of people over 100 years of age. In Ecuador, Vilcabamba has the highest concentration of English speakers.

One can live well here on under $1,000 per month. Vilcabamba itself is the stuff postcards and dreams are made of. Perhaps it’s the small village’s colonial charm, its beautiful square, quaint restaurants, spectacular views or the valley’s perfect climate; maybe it’s the low cost of living. Actually, it’s the combination of all these factors. As a consequence, most people who visit want to stay. You need a great site to make a great community The ranch, Hacienda San Joaquin, is surrounded by beautiful Andean peaks on three sides that head off as far as the eye can see. On the fourth side is the refreshing and picturesque Vilcabamba River, tumbling on its way from the cloud forest in nearby Podocarpus National Park to the Pacific Ocean. T

he hacienda starts where a small village road ends, with no other access and no through traffic. We’re selling just 56 properties, interspersed over more than 660 acres. About one fifth of the property is being sold. The rest is being preserved as riding trails, hiking paths, and some of the most dramatic Andean mountains, canyons, and valleys that you could hope to find. You’ll enjoy the ranch’s River Park and the Equestrian and Hiking Center, gathering places for our residents. At the Center are two large stables, a horse grooming area, our resident’s Information Center, and our Organic Ranch Store and Outdoor Café with tables that have wonderful views of the Andes. Those with horses are welcome to board them at home or at our stables.

A property style for everyone Properties range from around one-quarter of an acre to over 20 acres, with prices from $31,000 to $239,000; mountain lots, private canyons and riverfront estates, each unique, with combinations of size, seclusion and mind-boggling views provide a diverse menu of wonderful home site choices. High quality construction with high-end finishes costs about $35 per square foot. Turnkey professional legal, design and construction support is available. Our first buyers, working with local architects, have begun construction.

And … Ecuador! Ecuador is one of the most beautiful, diverse and exotic countries you’ll ever hope to find. From the Amazon rainforest to the peaks of the Andes, from the miles of Pacific shoreline to the Galapagos Islands, you are limited only by your sense of adventure. And Ecuador makes it easy to obtain permanent residency, allows free importation of your household goods, and has a great retiree program that even includes half-priced airfares. And the people? Ecuadorians, warm and appreciative, are friendly, helpful and polite. They smile easily, look you in the eye, shake hands and kiss on the cheek when greeting and parting. All of this taken together may be what you’ve been looking for. One of our owners searched the world for twenty years. When he visited Hacienda San Joaquin, he knew within fifteen minutes he had found the home site and community he was looking for.